Shanekka Brown-Johnson, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

What patients are saying

Overall rating

4.85

About Shanekka Brown-Johnson

Focus areas

Anxiety

Mental Health Problem

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Depression

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Social Anxiety

Insomnia

Panic Attack

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Seniors (65+)

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Compassion Focused

Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors

Culturally Sensitive

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

Black or African American

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Shanekka Brown-Johnson

Shanekka Brown-Johnson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with a background in counseling psychology and over a decade of experience supporting diverse and underserved communities. She specializes in helping adolescents and adults navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, co-occurring disorders, and life transitions. Grounded in cultural humility and a person-centered approach, Shanekka creates a safe, collaborative space where clients feel heard and empowered. Her integrative style draws from evidence-based modalities such as CBT, DBT, ACT, motivational interviewing, and psychoeducation, tailored to each individual’s needs and goals. Before becoming a therapist, Shanekka worked for over 13 years as a Protective Services Social Worker. She has since supported clients in residential treatment, outpatient programs, schools, and community-based crisis response. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with family, attending cultural events, and engaging in arts and crafts.

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Popular visit reasons

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Nightmares

Pain Management Consultation

Psychosexual Evaluation

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Nightmares

Pain Management Consultation

Education and background

Practice names

Brightside Health

Education and training

National University, Master's in Counseling

NPI number

1528629623

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Overall rating

4.85

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Frequently asked questions

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Is Shanekka Brown-Johnson accepting new patients?

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What practice does Shanekka Brown-Johnson work with?

Shanekka Brown-Johnson works with Brightside Health.

What are common reasons for patients to see Shanekka Brown-Johnson?

Shanekka Brown-Johnson frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Shanekka Brown-Johnson on their profile.